Jake Odorizzi Roughed Up Again

Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched as the Astros fell to the Mariners 7-2 on Sunday. Odorizzi (0-2) struck out seven but also walked three batters and could not survive the fifth inning. The free agent acquisition was brought along slowly during the spring and has plenty of […]

Chris Taylor Homers In Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor with 1-for-4, including a two-run home run, in the Dodgers 5-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday. The 30-year-old has displayed surprising power through the first weeks of the season, posting three doubles and three home runs through his first 49 at-bats. Taylor will not be able to […]

Trevor Bauer Strikes Out Seven Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer struck out seven batters and allowed only one run through six innings pitched Sunday in the team's 5-2 loss to the Padres. Bauer did not earn the loss and pitched sharply, allowing only three hits. After a bumpy first start of the season, the right-hander has now allowed only […]

Rafael Montero Pitches The Eighth Inning

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero pitched a scoreless eighth inning Sunday against the Houston Astros. With a 3.24 ERA and .84 WHIP, it's hard to say that Montero has performed particularly poorly thus far, but he has managed to blow three saves, and it seems that he has relinquished the closer job for the […]

Nick Margevicius Is Fine

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nick Margevicius was removed after four one-hit innings Sunday with the suspicion of an injury, but manager Scott Servais reported after the game that Margevicius is just fine. Tests showed no structural damage, and it has been determined that Margevicius was simply suffering from arm fatigue. It is expected that Margevicius […]

LJay Newsome Collects First Career Win

Seattle Mariners pitcher Ljay Newsome entered in the fifth inning of Sunday's contest after starter Nick Margevicius was forced to leave with an injury. Newsome struck out one batter in two perfect innings and received credit for the win. It was the first of his career, and came in a game where the Mariners pitching […]

Ty France Hits His Third Homer

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France continues to fill up box scores to start the year. On Sunday against the Houston Astros, France went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He drove in three runs and scored two. The home run was his third of the year, and gave Seattle a […]

Mitch Haniger Drives In Three

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger had yet another productive day at the plate Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a triple. He drove in three runs and scored two. Even as his 14-game on-base streak ended Saturday, he got right to work on Sunday proving that he isn't close to cooling down. He now […]

Dylan Moore Strikes Out Three Times

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore has gotten off to a dreadful start to his 2021 season, and that continued Sunday as Moore went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. Through 53 plate appearances, Moore has a dismal .487 OPS. He has hit one home run and stolen two bases, but it would be […]

Trevor Story Doubles And Scores Rockies' Only Run

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a run scored and was caught stealing in a 2-1 loss to the Mets on Sunday. Story doubled off Marcus Stroman in the seventh inning and came around to score on a Charlie Blackmon single. He also singled in the bottom of the ninth but was caught […]

Antonio Senzatela Takes Tough Luck Loss On Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela took a tough loss on Sunday as he allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits with four strikeouts over six innings in a 2-1 loss to the Mets. This was Senzatela's best start of the year, by far, as he induced 11 groundball outs and only needed 78 pitches--51 […]

Kyle Gibson Pitches Eight Shutout Innings In Win

Texas Rangers pitcher Kyle Gibson had his best game of the season during the club's 10-inning, 1-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The veteran right-hander allowed just four hits and did not issue a walk in eight innings of work. He struck out six batters and induced 10 ground-ball outs. Gibson lowered his […]

Greg Holland Earns Second Save On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland pitched a clean ninth against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday to earn his second save of the year. This was a promising development for Holland, as Royals manager Mike Matheny has been elusive with his ninth inning management through the early going this year. Five different Royals […]

Camilo Doval Makes MLB Debut Sunday With Scoreless Inning

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval made his MLB debut in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Marlins. The 23-year-old came into the game in the seventh inning up by one and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. Doval is one of the Giants' top-30 prospects and had not pitched above Class A Advanced […]

Robbie Ray Walks Six Batters In Losing Effort

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Robbie Ray struggled with his control during Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals. The lefty walked six batters and allowed five hits in five innings of work. But he kept the Royals scoreless and struck out five batters. Ray was making just his second start of the season after […]

Brady Singer Tosses Six Scoreless Innings Against Blue Jays

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer had his best outing of the year so far on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Singer pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out six. Unfortunately, the Royals weren't able to score any runs until the seventh inning, so Singer was left […]

Alex Wood Earns Win In Season Debut Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood looked sharp in his first start of the season, earning a win in Sunday's 1-0 game against the Marlins. Wood pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks with four strikeouts. It was an encouraging performance for the 30-year-old, who missed the beginning of the season […]

Lance Lynn Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed Lance Lynn (back) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right trapezius muscle. The move is retroactive to April 17. The team is hopeful that Lynn will only need to miss one start due to the injury. Reliever Zack Burdi was called up from the alternate site in […]

Matthew Boyd Allows Two Runs Over 7 1/3 Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was solid again on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. He pitched 7 1/3 innings and allowed four hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out five. He allowed his first home run of the year in the game when Sean Murphy hit a solo shot in the […]

Ramon Urias Collects Two Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias was one of the few O's who did anything at the plate in Sunday's 1-0 extra-innings loss to the Rangers, going 2-for-3 with a single and a double. The 26-year-old has done a decent job in limited at-bats this season, slashing .278/.316/.500 in 19 plate appearances. However, he has […]

John Means Turns In Another Strong Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means put forth a great effort in Sunday's 1-0 extra-innings loss to the Rangers. Means pitched seven innings, allowing no runs on just three hits and no walks with nine strikeouts. Unfortunately, his offense could not give him any support. The 27-year-old is looking like his 2019 self, compiling a […]

Starling Marte Leaves Sunday's Game Mid-At Bat

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte was forced to leave Sunday's game in the middle of his at bat in the ninth inning. It's unclear for now what happened to the talented outfielder, although it appeared he was favoring his hip or his oblique area as he was pinch hit for with a 1-1 count. The […]

Daniel Vogelbach Swats Two Home Runs In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Pirates. Vogelbach hit a solo shot off Pirates starter Chad Kuhl in the first inning. In the seventh, Vogelbach went deep on a two-run blast against reliever Chris Stratton to tie […]

John Gant Holds His Own Despite Five Walks On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant was able to last five innings in Sunday's start despite clearly not being at his best against the Philadelphia Phillies. In Gant's five frames, he allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five. He ended up throwing 88 pitches, just 51 for strikes. […]

Pablo Lopez Takes A Tough Loss On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched very well on Sunday but was saddled with a tough loss in a game that ended 1-0. Lopez dropped to 0-2 on the season by allowing just one unearned run on six hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings. It was a strong quality […]

Freddy Peralta Strikes Out Seven In No Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta allowed three runs on three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings versus the Pirates on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision. All of the runs against Peralta came on a three-run home run by Colin Moran in the third inning. The 24-year-old Peralta […]

Dominic Smith Hitless On Sunday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 0-for-4 in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Rockies on Sunday, dropping his batting average to .229 on the season over 35 at-bats. Despite the poor day at the plate, looking beyond the box score, Smith hit the ball on the nose in three of his four […]

Struggles Continue For Francisco Lindor On Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Rockies on Sunday. Lindor's average has now dropped to .189 on the season and he has yet to hit a home run (over 37 at-bats). After a great spring training in which Lindor hit .370 with four […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Second Save On Sunday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his second save of the season on Sunday by preserving the Mets' 2-1 win over the Rockies in Colorado. Diaz pitched the ninth inning, allowing just one hit, to successfully convert his second save in as many chances on the young season. Diaz now has a 3.18 […]

Marcus Stroman Dominant On Sunday In Colorado

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went eight impressive innings in Colorado on Sunday in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Rockies. Stroman allowed only three hits, one walk, and one earned run while striking out five. Stroman, now 3-0 on the season, owns just a 0.90 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP, to go […]